Tender Overview
The Indian Army (Department Of Military Affairs) issues a procurement tender for Chair (Without Wheels) for general purpose (Q2), Modular Table / Meeting Table / Centre Table (V2), and Executive Table (V3) with an estimated value of ₹2,896,135 and an EMD of ₹86,884. Deliveries are to be performed at the designated Indian Army facility in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir, with potential quantity variation up to ±25% of bid quantity and extended delivery as per option clause. Bidders must demonstrate prior supply of similar government contracts for at least 3 years and provide OEM authorization if bidding via channel partners. The procurement emphasizes specific furniture performance attributes and modular understructure specifics as part of the technical evaluation.
Key differentiators include compliance with the buyer’s option-clause-driven quantity adjustments, and mandatory inspection options through buyer-appointed authorities. The tender seeks items meeting defined ergonomic standards, structural integrity, and serviceability for military use, alongside installation and commissioning where applicable. The contract emphasizes post-award site delivery and rigorous supplier capability, including after-sales support for imported/IS-certified products.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Categories: CHAIR BACKREST with low-mid back ranges, Lumbar Support integrated in seat backrest; CHAIR ARMREST with specified type; Table Top with material type, edge availability, edge thickness tolerance ±5 mm, length tolerance ±50 mm, depth tolerance ±20 mm, and height adjustability.
- Understructure: Material and support type; metal legs cross-section and thickness; wooden leg tolerances ±2 mm; modesty panel availability; pedestal/storage options.
- ERG/ERU: ERU width/depth tolerances ±20 mm; door material in ERU; Keyboard Tray availability; color/warranty details.
- WARRANTY: Warranty period in months to be defined by tender; material and finish compliance implied by standards.
- Standards/Compliance: Specific hardware performance, finish, and fitment requirements aligned to government furniture standards; OEM authorization where applicable.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹86,884 required; payment terms and submission through applicable channels.
- Experience: Bidder or OEM must have manufactured and supplied similar Category Products to Central/State Govt/PSU for 3 years prior to bid opening; copies of contracts to be submitted.
- Authorization: OEM or Authorized Distributor certificate with complete contact details required for bids via channel partners.
- Imported Products: If applicable, OEM/Authorized Seller must have registered office in India for after-sales service.
- Inspection: Buyer may appoint an independent Inspection Body for pre/post-dispatch checks; compliance with contractual requirements required.
- Delivery/Installation: Actual delivery and commissioning at the specified Udhampur address; option clause allows quantity variation and extended delivery timelines with minimum 30 days considerations.
- Warranty/Penalties: Warranty terms to be specified; penalties/LD terms likely as per standard government contracts.
